Vestfold, Historical coastal county in Eastern Norway.
Vestfold sits on the western shore of the Oslofjord, spreading across land with about 1,400 islands and numerous fjords scattered throughout. The region links peninsulas and small coastal towns into a single water-filled landscape.
The region was home to several Viking settlements like Kaupang, where archaeologists unearthed vessels such as the Gokstad ship near Sandefjord. These finds reveal that this coastline served as an important trade and shipbuilding hub for centuries.
The maritime traditions of this region appear in local museums displaying Viking artifacts and relics from the 19th-century whale hunting era. These coastal practices shaped how people here have lived and worked for centuries.
The Vestfoldbanen railway line connects the main towns across the region, while multiple ports provide boat access along the fjord. The best time to explore is during the warmer months when the landscape is accessible and travel runs regularly.
Mølen Beach is Norway's largest stone beach, displaying rock formations shaped by the ice age. This geologically distinctive spot draws those interested in natural formations and earth history from throughout the region.
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